An Egg Hunt for One

Grace is the only small child in the family right now so the egg hunt was all hers. There were eggs with money in them, jelly beans (thankfully no chocolate) and some real eggs that she and Ni Ni (Trula) colored. Those she didn't want to touch. But the money eggs, she was all over those!

Her basket was so full and heavy I had to carry the overflow. It was nice of Cindy to have Easter at her house and we all had a good time despite the rain.

Spring is finally here and rolling into summer fast. The sun has been shining and it brightens everyone's mood. OUr dogs are loving being able to go in and out of the house and lay in the sun. Maggie (one ofour dogs) is a sun goddess and is already working on her tan.

First Professional Trim

I am one of those mothers that tries to trim my daughters bangs to keep them under control. But the last few times I have not done such a great job. So Scott took Grace to his stylist at Supercuts to have Sue Wai give her a trim. He said she was a really good girl and is looking pretty good. Maybe I can keep up now that they ave been professionally trimmed. I still refuse to cut any length off of th rest of her hair as it looks so pretty. Its getting so long and is at the middle of her back. I promise I will never try to cut anything but her bangs and will run staright back to Sue if I mess them up again!

To the park to the park to the park park park

Can't keep this girl away from the park! e have a park nearby that has a waterfront and small beach. Grace loves it- and gets very wet and dirty while she is there!

I caved in to the pressure

OK- so most of you know I am a vegetarian and have been since I was 11 years old. So naturally I want to raise my children this way as well. Its a healthy way to live and I don't have to be worried my child is going to contract a disease or illness from poor meat processing or under cooking.
Grace has had a cold and a little fever this week and has decided she isn't hungry- for anything. I can't get this child to eat more that 3 bites before she tells me she is full. So I know she won't starve- buy I started to feel bad because I was forcing her to drink lots of fluids. But heck, how much fun can that be. So, I did it. I caved and fed my child fish sticks. I fed dead murdered fish to my child. It will be the ONLY dead animal I will feed her. So don't get all excited- you can't take her to MacDonald's for a happy meal- NO WAY. Now that I said it I feel bad that some fish died to feed my child. But she liked it and did eat 2 1/2 of them. She will of course have the choice when she gets older- but for now I think fish will be the only dead living breathing thing she'll get. You can only eat so many garden burgers and soy substitutes as a 2 1/2 year old before you get bored. I am guilt ridden.